Vacation season is fast approaching, and–take it from a Griswold–sometimes it’s best to leave your pets home. But before you leave town, make sure your pets’ microchip information is up-to-date. You can log in to most chip databases and update your contact info these days. Our favorite microchip provider makes it super-easy; you can sign [...]
Swimming Pool Safety for Pets
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pool weather is here! Many Arizona families let their dogs enjoy a dip in the pool, especially when temperatures soar over 100 degrees. Everyone knows that pools can be deadly for kids, but swimming pool safety for pets gets little mention. Remember, owning a dog is a lot like having a toddler for 15 years. [...]
Heatstroke in Dogs: Symptoms and First Aid
May 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Over the years, We’ve treated dozens of cases of heatstroke in dogs. Sadly, it usually happens when a well-meaning pet lover simply makes an error in judgement, either by overlooking risks and exercising their dog despite dangerous conditions, or by delaying treatment after heatstroke begins. All to often, it turns out to be a deadly [...]
Heatstroke in Dogs: Dos and Don’ts
May 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Every year, we see cases of heatstroke in dogs. This is tragic, because heatstroke is preventable. This weekend, we’ll leave our recent “cool snap” and temperatures will spike into the 105 to 108 degree range. Quick changes in temperature like this increase the risk for heatstroke in dogs. This is especially true for “weekend warriors” [...]
Now Hiring: Experienced FT Veterinary Technician/Assistant
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
PPH is hiring! We’re looking for an extroverted patient advocate with great client service skills for the position of veterinary assistant/technician. Full job listing can be found on Craigslist; application deadline is next Friday, January 11, 2013.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays—a great chance to spend time with family, friends, food, and football while reflecting on all the gifts we already have. What could be better, really? Dr. G will be cooking up a feast that includes a great grilled turkey like this one. Click on this link for his [...]
Wanted: Volunteer Investigator for Vet Board Committee
November 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a unique way to serve your state as a volunteer? Did you know the Arizona Board of Veterinary Medical examiners has four members of the general public who serve on two committees that investigate complaints made against veterinarians? The Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board is looking for a public member to serve a [...]
How do you expect me to give these pills to my dog?
October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Closed in Observance of Labor Day
September 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Priority Pet Hospital will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be back in the office at 8 am on Tuesday the 4th. Should a pet require emergency care during our absence, please call the Emergency Animal Clinic at 480-497-0222. Not sure if you need to call? Check out our [...]
5 Great Positive Gun Dog Training Resources
August 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
We meet dogs that serve many roles in their families: service dogs, lap dogs, running partners, you name it. We also meet hunting dogs. And before you start imagining dusty hounds living in a little dirt-floored kennel in the back yard, let me re-state that: we also meet hunting buddies. Loveable, happy, spoiled-rotten retrievers, flushing, [...]
